Position:Project Engineer - Water
Location: Bournemouth
Salary Guide: £Negotiable (Plus Excellent Benefits)
Our client is a Tier 1 D&B Contractor operating predominately in the water industry, who are delivering a number of water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects for South West Water.
They are looking to strengthen their team with an Project Engineer to help deliver the design and build of major clean water project near Bournemouth. You will work with and support the Project Manager and Construction Manager in co-ordinating an effective and economic plant design and procurement strategy; ensuring information is issued in time to enable construction, commissioning and putting to work in line with the Contract Programme; provide cost data for forecasts and evaluation of variations.
You will report directly to the Project Manager and the responsibilities will include:
- Ensure project costs do not exceed tender/varied allowance
- Ensure all applications for payment are made on or before the due date
- Ensure contract reviews, monthly forecasts are completed and submitted on time
- Maintain good client relationships at all levels
- Assist with the Project Management strategy
- Establish and maintain the contract filing systems
- Assist in the production of the contract programme; monitor programme and produce progress reports
- Provide data for the timely production of O&M manuals
- Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers
- Liaise with site management on design and procurement issues
- Monitor subcontract performance
- Assist in the preparation of the construction completion and take over documentation
- Work closely with design departments to ensure timely progressing of quality solutions
- Contribute to risk and opportunity schedules on a monthly basis
- Ensure designs are developed which are safe to construct, commission, operate and maintain
- Complete the capitalisation process
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
- Engineering background and qualification
- Working knowledge of various conditions of contract especially NEC
- Engineering/ Technical qualification (HNC minimum) required
- Experience of supply chain expedition
- Knowledge of water and waste water treatment processes
- CDM & Health & Safety knowledge